What do you think about the Tx200? Personally I like the hw better. This one is a .22cal I was shooting yesterday 15m away. This is a 10 shot group
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Both are fine choices, have oned and worked on both. If you have fat fingers, both can be difficult to load. I prefer the TX because it is so much easier to work on and in my opinion has th better trigger. I do like the smaller barrel on the 97, it reminds me of the MK2 on the Tx models. I believe the smaller barrel gives better balance especially for offhand shots. If you go with the .22, get the one with the best velocity, you will need that in a springer. 
 
I have to admit I had a lot of trouble loading my TX200 .22. Always fumbling the pellets in the breach. Back then I did a fair amount of woodworking and I did a lot of hand sanding to the point of having little grip. I haven’t built anything in a long time, thanks to airguns. 
Today I shot my 200 with a big smile, no fumbling. Second thoughts I’d now consider it in .177. Still 97 easier to load. Crow